Just remember to factor in closing costs as well (title, attorney, appraisal, etc.) which will shave off $5k to $10k. 

Originally posted by @Joe S.:have

@Andrew Freed For paints, sticking to neutral colors like beige, cream and gray would be best.

That said, I and many other shave  started out of state investing  for higher cash flowing markets and I think it's a great way to start as a safe investment. 

We tried to shave costs everywhere we could, but spared no expense or time in making sure I won't need to go behind drywall or under floors for at least 20+ years.

This brown paint was applied over a cream color paint with a gloss finish, and the brown paint does not adhere well to the cream. 

And Island Experiences like Trap to Table, hand-cranked Ice Cream Socials, Expert Talks, Baking with the Innkeeper, Sunrise Breakfast Hikes, Cribbage tournaments, and more.  

I can take a larger hit as an investor, however, I need to get around 30,000 shaved off asking price.

I’m pretty sure I know the route I’m going to take, but I would like to hear a bit more from this community to see if I’m missing anything.If I go the traditional refi route, I would shave off about $400-$500/month (give or take what rates do in the next month) from monthly mortgage and cash flow $600-$700/month on the property.

If the house hack where you are at doesn't shave off your living expense then it might be good to house hack.